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Head of Demand and Operations Planning
Ref: 574772
Oxfordshire
£52,000 | £400 per day
- Permanent / Contract
- Strategic Planning Expert
- Inventory Management Specialist
- ERP System Integration
About the candidate
Our candidate is an experienced Head of Demand and Operations Planning with over 25 years of extensive experience across various facets of supply chain management including logistics, procurement, and inventory management. They have demonstrated success in environments ranging from manufacturing to both B2B and B2C sectors, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence. Recently, their expertise has been centred in substantial roles within demanding planning frameworks, achieving significant efficiencies and strategic oversight in complex corporate settings.
What makes them great?
- Strategic Input: Successfully managed annual purchasing spends upwards of £22 million, integrating cutting-edge software solutions to maximise efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Analytical Excellence: Analysed and synthesised data sets from diverse sources to generate actionable insights that have driven business performance and growth.
- Project Leadership: Engaged in critical company projects including a £8 million warehouse re-design, utilising space optimisation and automated systems to dramatically boost throughput and storage efficiency.
Areas of expertise
- Advanced inventory management: Exemplary skills in demand planning and inventory optimization across thousands of SKUs, ensuring efficient stock levels that align with corporate strategies.
- Strategic leadership: Proven ability to head up planning and supply chain operations, bringing about process innovations and integrations that elevate organisational productivity.
- Software and Systems Proficiency: Strong track record in implementing and enhancing ERP, CRM, and bespoke planning systems to support robust supply chain functions.